Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry to launch five new cardiac units with Japanese loan assistance
The Ministry of Health announced plans to establish five cardiac catheterization units in five hospitals across Sri Lanka with assistance from a Japanese loan.
Minister of Health, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that the installation of these units will be completed within a year.
Additionally, the Minister mentioned that the existing units at the Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, and Kandy hospitals are slated for upgrades.
New units will also be constructed at the Badulla and Trincomalee hospitals.
Dr. Jayatissa emphasized that steps are being taken to rapidly prepare the necessary buildings and facilities for setting up these units.
He further noted that the establishment of these new units will help gradually reduce the number of patients on waiting lists for cardiac treatment.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- India, Sri Lanka hold high-level talks to boost defence cooperation June 5, 2025
- Former GM of Land Reclamation Corporation arrested over Rs. 27.6 Million corruption case June 5, 2025
- President: our duty is to restore the ecosystem for future generations June 5, 2025
- Sri Lanka earns Rs. 136 Billion from vehicle imports in first four months of 2025 June 5, 2025
- Duminda Dissanayake remanded further until June 19, 2025 June 5, 2025
